Bebe Rexha made a bold statement at the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25, stepping onto the red carpet in an all-black ensemble that proudly showcased her curves. The outfit sparked major outrage as users criticized her body and noticeable weight gain.
Bebe Rexha Serves Curves In Black Corset Outfit
For the event, Bebe Rexha stunned in a custom black Jean Paul Gaultier look featuring a plunging corset bodice that tightly hugged her curves and cinched her waist.
The outfit also included an asymmetric skirt covered with multiple buckled belts and a dangerously high slit that showed off her fishnet-clad leg. She completed the edgy aesthetic with black Vicini scorpion sandals, silver jewelry, and smoky eye makeup.
Rexha wore her short blonde hair loose around her chin and confidently posed for photographers, stepping out of the slit to emphasize the skirt’s design.
Her Weight Became The Main Talking Point
The following day, the “Meant to Be” singer posted one of her stunning red carpet photos on X, alongside the playful caption, “Call me mommy.” Some fans happily played along in the comments section, but others immediately shifted the focus toward her appearance and weight
“More like you ate someone’s mother. Dam-, you’ve been eating well the last couple years,” one critic harshly wrote. Another compared her to Lizzo in an attempt to mock her size. But the “Truth Hurts” singer wasn’t having any of the negativity.
After one account posted a side-by-side comparison of Rexha’s older figure beside footage from the AMAs red carpet, Lizzo herself stepped in to defend the singer, writing that Bebe Rexha looked “tea af!!!”
Rexha has previously spoken openly about living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that can contribute to weight fluctuations. Some fans tried to remind others who criticized Rexha to be kinder.
“Ignore the haters, this is peak femininity,” one supporter wrote.
The ‘Khia Asylum’ Jokes Haven’t Gone Away
For years, online stan culture has placed Bebe Rexha inside the so-called “Khia Asylum,” a term used for artists who once enjoyed major mainstream success but later struggled to maintain the same chart dominance.
Recently, under her AMAs upload, one user called her “Flopmommy,” while an earlier post in April drew a troll comment questioning whether she had “escaped Khia Asylum” yet.
To Rexha’s credit, she has leaned into the meme herself in the past, posting humorous content from inside the “asylum” and playfully asking for help getting out. However, momentum appears to be shifting in her favor.
Breaking Out With ‘New Religion’ And ‘Dirty Blonde’
Bebe Rexha’s latest single, “New Religion” (with Faithless), has delivered strong results in the dance world.
The track climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay and U.S. Dance Radio charts. It also performed well internationally, reaching the UK Top 40 and topping airplay lists in several European territories.
The success is especially notable as it marks one of Rexha’s first major independent releases following her departure from her previous label.
She’s now gearing up to release her fourth studio album, “Dirty Blonde,” on June 12. Marketed as a visual album with accompanying music videos for multiple tracks, the project is generating pre-release excitement.
Fans are eager to see whether this run can translate into broader mainstream attention and finally silence the “asylum” chatter for good.
Bebe Rexha Appears Unbothered
Despite the criticism surrounding her AMA’s appearance, Bebe Rexha doesn’t appear interested in shrinking herself for public approval.
Instead of arguing with trolls, the singer has largely redirected attention to her music and upcoming album rollout, while fans continue to rally behind her online.
“The body talk says more about them than you,” one supporter commented. “Excited for Dirty Blonde dropping June 12th, real talent doesn’t need filters,” they added.